pelvic floor
Internal support structure
The pelvic floor is the group of muscles and connective tissues forming the base of the pelvis, supporting the bladder, bowel, and uterus.
These muscles control urination and defecation and play a role in sexual function.
Weakness can cause incontinence or prolapse: Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor.
Organ holding urine
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- urinaryRelating to urine
- stress incontinenceInvoluntary urination from pressure
- overactive bladderUrinary urgency condition
prolapse · kegel · voiding · frequency · urgency · pad · catheter · bowel
Contractile body tissue
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- hammockHanging fabric bed
- slingStrap-based support or launcher
perineum · sphincter · urethra · rectum · vagina · prostate · sacrum · coccyx
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
- pushingApplying force to move
birth canal · crowning · episiotomy · tearing · recovery · prenatal · doula · midwife
Pelvic floor exercises
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- toningStrengthening muscles gradually
- squeezesApplies compressing force
- contractionsShortened word forms
relaxation · biofeedback · pilates · yoga · core · resistance · endurance · coordination
Treatment restoring bodily function
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- dysfunctionAbnormal or unhealthy operation
- hypertonicHigher solute than reference
hypotonic · trigger point · manual therapy · dilators · relaxation · scar tissue · healing · recovery
Stirring to heightened state
- orgasmPeak sexual pleasure
- sensationPerceived stimulus or phenomenon
- erectionAct of building upward
- ejaculationSudden expulsion or outcry
vaginismus · libido · pleasure · tension · relaxation · intimacy · erectile dysfunction · genital
bladder
Organ holding urine
- leakageUnintended fluid escape
- urinaryRelating to urine
- stress incontinenceInvoluntary urination from pressure
overactive bladder · prolapse · kegel · voiding · frequency · urgency · pad · catheter · bowel · fecal
muscles
Contractile body tissue
- fasciaConnective tissue sheet
- connective tissueSupportive biological matrix
- hammockHanging fabric bed
sling · perineum · sphincter · urethra · rectum · vagina · prostate · sacrum · coccyx · pubic bone
labor
Strenuous effort; also childbirth
- deliveryConveyance of goods
- postpartumAfter childbirth period
- perineumArea between genitals, anus
pushing · birth canal · crowning · episiotomy · tearing · recovery · prenatal · doula · midwife · obstetrics
kegels
Pelvic floor exercises
- strengtheningIncreasing power or solidity
- toningStrengthening muscles gradually
- squeezesApplies compressing force
contractions · relaxation · biofeedback · pilates · yoga · core · resistance · endurance · coordination · engagement
physiotherapy
Treatment restoring bodily function
- physical therapyRehabilitative movement-based medical care
- assessmentFormal evaluation of worth
- dysfunctionAbnormal or unhealthy operation
hypertonic · hypotonic · trigger point · manual therapy · dilators · relaxation · scar tissue · healing · recovery · specialist
arousal
Stirring to heightened state
ejaculation · vaginismus · libido · pleasure · tension · relaxation · intimacy · erectile dysfunction · genital · engorgement
- musclesmuscle, biceps, triceps, abs, hamstrings
- women's healthgynecologist, gynecology, menstruation, OB-GYN, period
- menopausehot flashes, night sweats, hot flushes, perimenopause, estrogen
- pelvic anatomybladder, uterus, ovaries, rectum, vagina
- pelvispubic bone, ischial tuberosity, sit bones, hip joint, tailbone
- Pilatesreformer, mat work, hundred, teaser, roll-up